Back to school

A new school year means a fresh start and fresh supplies. From sketchbooks to fineliners, get inspired to learn, draw and shine with your favourite tools by Sakura, Bruynzeel and Talens.

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Back to School: A fresh start for every student

The holidays are over, time to turn the page and start fresh! Whether you're moving up a grade, switching schools, or beginning university, each new school year is a new chapter. In a world full of smartphones, tablets and Chromebooks, there's still nothing like the feeling of a brand-new sketchbook, notebook or journal. With sharpened pencils, smooth fineliners, and maybe even the new retractable Gelly Roll pens by Sakura in your case, you’re ready to take on the year. Highlight your notes in style with Bruynzeel highlighters, you're all set!

Starting school: Getting ready to create

Starting school is a big milestone, whether it's preschool, kindergarten or elementary school. It’s the beginning of many exciting years of learning, growing, and creating. And let’s be honest, the best part of school might just be art class! From Wasco Wax Crayons and Panda Oil Pastels to your very first paintings with Ecoline, your creativity starts here. As you grow, so does your art. With Bruynzeel Poster Paint, you're making real masterpieces in no time.

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Primary school: Tools to learn and explore

After a fun-filled summer, it’s great to see your classmates again. Maybe you’re happy to have the same teacher, or maybe it takes some time to get used to a new face in front of the class. Either way, your backpack is filled with fresh supplies! You’ve packed your Ecoline Brushpens, your Talens Art Creation sketchbook, and a whole lot of imagination. You’re ready for a year full of stories, drawings, and colourful school days.

High School: Materials for growing skills

Moving to high school is a major leap. New classes, new friends, maybe even a new city. Each hour brings a different subject and teacher, it can feel a bit overwhelming. But you’ve got this. You’ve set up your study space, organised your notes, and your favourite stationery is ready. From fineliners for note-taking to Sakura sketchbooks for drawing and journaling, your creativity has room to grow.

Higher education: Supplies for advanced projects

Diploma in hand, the next phase begins. Whether you’re attending university, an art academy or another form of higher education, this is where independence kicks in. Maybe you're moving into a student apartment, discovering new ways to express yourself, or learning to find balance in a busy life.

This is where creativity and ambition come together. You’re exploring urban sketching, bullet journaling, maybe even Zentangle to calm a buzzing mind. You’re upgrading from glitter pens to Sakura Gelly Rolls, from gouache to Amsterdam Acrylics. Each brushstroke brings you closer to your personal style. From student to emerging artist, this is your time to shine.

Ecoline: Unleashing boundless creativity for all ages!

Essentials for every creative journey

Talens Indian Ink

A timeless classic from our factory. Talens Indian Ink delivers an intense deep black thanks to its high pigment concentration. Perfect for drawing, calligraphy, and airbrush work. Made with lightfast pigment and shellac for professional results.

Make your mark with Talens ink

Talens School Paint

Made for colourful learning! Talens School Paint is a fast-drying, matte gouache designed for children. It’s opaque, water-thinnable, and easy to clean from hands and brushes. Available in 20 bright, mixable colours – perfect for creative classroom fun!

Easy to use, fun to create!

Talens Art Creation Sketchbooks

Sturdy, stylish, and ready for your creativity! The hardbound sketchbooks are perfect for everything from quick sketches to journaling. Ideal for use with pencil, acrylics, gouache, pastels, and charcoal. Available in 5 sizes and 19 colours and designs, there’s one for every style!

Pick your favourite

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